The embodiment of the invention relates to a selection method and device for target code. The method comprises the steps of obtaining a code modification list and a version number corresponding to branch code, wherein the code modification list is used for recording modified code in the branch code; searching first modification record information corresponding to the modified code according to the version number; and selecting the modified code as the target code if the first modification record information is not searched. The target code can be selected automatically, and the selection speed of the target code is improved.